Anti-Spam legislation
Published
Spam Act 2003
Explanatory memorandum
Spam (Consequential Amendments) Act 2003
Explanatory memorandum
Spam Regulations 2004
Explanatory statement
Internet
The Internet plays an important role in how people learn, communicate, do business and go about their daily lives. We advise the Australian Government about all Australians having access to high-quality, reliable and affordable Internet services.
Telecommunication Reform Package
The Australian Government is reforming the telecommunications market to promote competition and to improve access to broadband...
Australian re-election to ITU...
Australia has announced it will stand for re-election to the Council of the International Telecommunication Union.
Consumer Safeguards Review
The Government is reviewing Australia’s telecommunications consumer safeguards to prepare the framework for a post-2020...
National Broadband Network
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is giving Australians access to fast internet services. Whether you're planning for NBN to...
Internet governance
Australia’s internet is managed through Australian law, policies and global coordination.
Competition in broadband
The Australian Government has policies to make broadband services more competitive.
International involvement
We promote and support Australia’s domestic agenda and communications priorities at an international level....
What's new
Internet
The Government has released a report on the findings of the review of the .au Domain Administration (auDA).
Internet
The NBN rollout is now 80 percent complete in regional areas.
Internet
Australian schools have come together today to promote a bullying free environment for students.
Policies (Internet)
Telecommunications Act Parts 7 and 8 requirements and exemptions
Published
Parts 7 and 8 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 apply to:...
Online content regulation
Published
Illegal and offensive online content is regulated through the Online Content Scheme under Schedule 5 and 7 of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 through a complaints-based mechanism. The Scheme is designed to protect consumers, particularly children, from exposure to inappropriate or harmful material....
We are seeking feedback on the management of the .au domain to ensure it remains fit for purpose in serving the needs of Australians online.